I need some quick advice: 23739XU for $1500

[Thinker]

Ok, I just came about an opportunity to pick up a local T42 23739XU which is new (less than 1 week) for $1500.

Here are the specs:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... ry=23739XU

I've checked and this system retails at about $2000, but I also looked at the tabook, and it seems this model is being discontinued.
Also, I forgot to mention that this laptop includes 3 Year OnSite.

I need to act quick. Could you guys give me some advice? Any problems with this model that I should be aware of?

Thanks.

[revolutionary_one]

You should be able to get that thing for about 1400...

[Thinker]

You should be able to get that thing for about 1400...

Really? I am staying away from eBay after a bad experience, so that's not an option.

Also, I forgot to mention that the laptop I'm talking about includes a 3 year OnSite service contract.

I need to decide soon...

[Thinker]

I am dropping by tomorrow morning to take a look at this laptop. The owner says that the 1400x1050 screen is too tiny for his old eyes, and that's why he is selling it.

Thanks for your votes so far, but this isn't making things easy...votes are evenly split among the 3 possible categories

Let me put it like this: Why would I want to get a T43 instead of a T42?

By the way, I will be using this lappy mostly for Photoshop and After Effects work, maybe some gaming too.

[wingman]

Hey, that is what I want; I don't think that 1500 is a bad price. Warrenty? Nice machine, IMHO.

[Steve007]

Ok, I just came about an opportunity to pick up a local T42 23739XU which is new (less than 1 week) for $1500.

Not sure why you posted this. Go pick that machine up. Now!!!

[JohnDrake]

If you want, you can get a T43 2687DDU for $1424.25 brand new direct from Lenovo (not from some 3rd party, full warranty and everything) plus whatever sales tax there is by you...maybe whatever shipping is.
(and this box has a DVD burner...better than a combo drive)



Specs:
Your price
$1,424.25*
Web Price
$1,899.00*
Within 2 weeks**
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
512 MB
60 GB
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750 1.86GHz
15.0"
1400x1050
64MB ATI Mobility RADEON x300
5.5-5.91
UltraNav
Ultrabay Slim
DVD Recordable
None
Three years parts and labor (system battery: one year)
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
56K V.92 designed modem
Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG, Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0

[chbone]

That is the EPP price, not anyone can get!

[Thinker]

Not sure why you posted this. Go pick that machine up. Now!!!

Actually...I did!

I couldn't help myself after looking at it. The computer looks like it just came out of the box (no surprise there), and I am loving it.

I will post more information later, because I need to get back to business.

Thanks for that nudge in the right direction Steve. However, I don't think I would have resisted the T42's charms even if everyone in the board had told me it was a bad idea to not do so.